Oat & Veg Savory Porridge
This hearty and nutritious savory porridge combines wholesome oats with a medley of vegetables for a satisfying meal. It's a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 179 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery, gluten, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cuprolled oats
- 2 cupvegetable broth
- 1 pcscarrot, finely diced
- 1 pcscelery stalk, finely diced
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 cupspinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tbspnutritional yeast
- 1 tspsoy sauce
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 tbspchives, fresh, chopped(optional)
- 0.5 tspchili flakes(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, vegetable broth, carrot, celery stalk, and garlic.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure vegetables are finely diced for even cooking and to blend well into the porridge.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
About 5 min
- 3
Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Stirring helps prevent sticking and ensures creamy consistency.
- 4
Stir in the spinach, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 5
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
About 3 min
- 6
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives and chili flakes, if desired.
Cook’s note: For extra creaminess, a splash of plant-based milk can be stirred in at the end.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 179kcal
- Protein
- 12.9g
- Carbs
- 26.9g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fibre
- 7.2g
- Sugar
- 2.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth if it has thickened too much.
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